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Jul 16, 2023 | 10:12 AM

#31

dawg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by StoneTrekker

Preference for mushroom plug or conventional string plug? Just interested in hearing from those with experience.

Only have experience with string and they work well.

Jul 16, 2023 | 11:18 AM

#32

roussfam

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Use mushroom plugs, no problems. But I also wear helmets that fell on the ground. Yeah, I live on the edge, lol

Jul 16, 2023 | 11:19 AM

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Two Lane Tramp

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I have never plugged a motorcycle tire or ever considered it. Interesting replies, sounds like a lot have had good luck. Guess I need to keep an open mind.

Jul 16, 2023 | 11:39 AM

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Goose_NC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by StoneTrekker

Preference for mushroom plug or conventional string plug? Just interested in hearing from those with experience.

I used string plugs on car/truck tires. Mushroom plugs on motorcycle tires. I but new mushroom plugs every 4-5 years to place in the kit.

Never had either type fail. I have had holes too large to plug in truck tires. Never had that issue with motorcycle tires.

Jul 16, 2023 | 11:50 AM

#35

RKZen

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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail

This

Dynaplug kit

is what I used when I got a puncture.

Last edited by RKZen; Jul 16, 2023 at 11:51 AM.

Jul 16, 2023 | 11:56 AM

#36

MotoJockey

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Originally Posted by RKZen

This Dynaplug kit is what I used when I got a puncture.

I bought that kit and keep it onboard but haven't had to use it yet. Compared to the rope style, how did you like it?

Jul 16, 2023 | 12:00 PM

#37

hattitude

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vizcarmb

Pro tip. Buy your tires at Revzilla or CycleGear, have them mounted at CycleGear, and buy the insurance. Halfway through its tire life, shove a nail on it, report a claim, and boom you get a new prorated cost tire.

Plugs are hit or miss. Sometimes they work sometimes they don't. I usually have good luck with them, but recently they kept failing. A plug is a temporary fix until you get it replaced.

Pro tip.....?

Maybe if you are professional thief.....

Jul 16, 2023 | 12:03 PM

#38

StoneTrekker

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From: Jackson, OH

Quote:

Originally Posted by Two Lane Tramp

I have never plugged a motorcycle tire or ever considered it. Interesting replies, sounds like a lot have had good luck. Guess I need to keep an open mind.

Neither have I, mainly because the ONE flat tire I had was caused by an object that put a relatively large jagged puncture in the tread. No plug was going to make it hold air even temporarily. I've used rope/string plugs many times on other tires with great success. I think one thing to consider is the possible need to plug a tire just to get the bike home or to a secure place...as opposed to using the tire long term.

Another thought or 2: A mushroom plug has a round stem and seems best suited to straight-in punctures from round objects like nails and screws. A rope plug is more of a freeform plug and would likely be a better choice for irregular or jagged punctures from sharp objects like metal, rocks, glass, etc....or angular punctures that don't go straight in perpendicular to the tread.

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Jul 16, 2023 | 02:30 PM

#39

RKZen

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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotoJockey

I bought that kit and keep it onboard but haven't had to use it yet. Compared to the rope style, how did you like it?

It's very similar to the rope style, but has the brass tips to easily go into the tire. Each plug is a smidge slimmer IMO but work just as good. The rear tire puncture I had was from a good size nail and I used 2 plugs. I like the wide end for better leverage in getting the plugs into the tire. I used a soapy water to check for any leaks afterwards, as well as the next day and all was good. The Avon tires only had about 2500 miles when I got the nail, and the plugs lasted until I replaced the tires at the wear bars.

I also carry one of

these

cordless tire inflator. I like that the chuck locks onto the valve stem, easy on easy off.

Last edited by RKZen; Jul 16, 2023 at 02:34 PM.